
By Robert Balajadia
Taking 2nd place in 2014 was a big accomplishment for the FD Friars, riding a league best defense and a potent offense behind young talent. In 2015, the Friars have a new look offense behind a new signal caller but the same strong defense set to shutdown the league once more.
As much success as the Friars had last season, head coach Bruce Meno has put everything about 2014 behind him.
“Last year was a stepping stone and a learning experience and nothing else but that. All the other teams are competitive and it’s anyone’s game this year. We just need to make sure we gel and peak, most importantly in the playoffs,” said Meno.
The most noticeable changes to the Friars are on the offensive end having lost their starting and back up quarterback from last season. Previous starter Jujuan King and backup Ricky Brown are no longer with the Friars with King suiting up for the Guam High Panthers and Brown for the JFK Islanders.
“We’ve got a sophomore quarterback named Daniel Phillips. He doesn’t have experience playing high school football, but he did play in the GNYFF.”
Brown will meet his former team Saturday night when the season officially kicks off at the GW field and the defense is fired up to greet Brown this season.
The ground attack for the Friars flourished last season behind a polished and experienced offensive line. They have lost some important pieces on the line, but their backfield remains just as explosive behind the legs of sophomore De’Aundre Cruz and new coming runners in Leon Shimizu and Jake Benito.
The defensive line from Pierre Aflague and Kobe Tupaz to linebackers Joaquin Mesa and R.J. Rokop will bolster the Friars ‘Maroon Wall’ all season long.
“Our defense is our pride and joy and it’s the most important thing. We’re going to rely on them and our special teams this year and they are going to pace our way this season,” said Meno.


GPS Sports Calendar
March 2023
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for February
28th
Events for March
2nd
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL FINALS
Events for March
3rd
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
ISA GIRLS SOCCER FINALS
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL FINALS
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL FINALS
Events for March
4th
35th RAINBOWS FOR ALL CHILDREN 3.5 MILER
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE FINALS
Events for March
5th
MONSTER ENERGY MOTOCROSS ROUND 3
Events for March
5th
Events for March
6th
Events for March
7th
Events for March
9th
Events for March
11th
GSPN PRESEASON BOYS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT DAY 1
Bank of Guam Block Party 5K
Events for March
12th
Events for March
13th
Events for March
14th
Events for March
15th
Events for March
17th
World Athletics Indoor Championships
IIAAG BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Events for March
18th
PAY-LESS KICK THE FAT 5K/10K
World Athletics Indoor Championships
Events for March
19th
Events for March
21st
Events for March
25th
MARIANAS OPEN PRO JAPAN TOURNAMENT
IIAAG BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Events for March
26th
MONSTER ENERGY MOTOCROSS ROUND 4
Events for March
28th
ISA GIRLS SOFTBALL
IIAAG BOYS VOLLEYBALL
ISA BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Events for March
30th
ISA GIRLS SOFTBALL
IIAAG GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Events for March
31st
IIAAG BOYS VOLLEYBALL
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

MMA/Boxing
BENAVENTE BRINGS RARE SKILL TO FIGHT GAME

Running/Track
SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRACK EVENT ON APR 1

Volleyball
EAGLES HOLD OFF WARRIORS IN 5 SETS

Jiu-Jitsu
MARIANAS OPEN TO TAKE OVER TOKYO

MMA/Boxing
BENAVENTE BRINGS RARE SKILL TO FIGHT GAME

Volleyball
EAGLES HOLD OFF WARRIORS IN 5 SETS
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